Wandile Sihlobo, Head of Agribusiness Intelligence at Agbiz, provides more information in thelinked update»

Global and domestic rice market conditions

South Africa is a net importer of rice. The country's rice imports increased by 13% over the past 15 years, from 544 351 tons in 2001 to 615 805 tons in 2015. In the first quarter of 2016, rice imports reached 194 331 tons, which is 15% lower than corresponding period last year and the lowest quarterly import volume since Q2, 2014. Wandile Sihlobo, provides more information in the linked brief»

Daily market viewpoint on agri-commodities

South Africa is very much integrated into a dynamic global market, which is characterised by rapid changes. To support decision makers in this environment, Agbiz members receive daily commentaries on agricultural commodity markets and macro-economic trends via e-mail. The latest and historic commentaries are available on the Agbiz website www.agbiz.co.za

Weekly wrap of agri-commodities

In addition to Agbiz's daily commentaries on agricultural commodity markets and macro-economic trends that members receive via e-mail, Agbiz will on Fridays consolidate all the weekly key events in the South African agricultural markets in a RSA Agricultural Commodities Weekly Wrap. The latest wrap is available on the Agbiz website www.agbiz.co.za

Industry news

BFAP launches Baseline 2016

The 2016 Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) Baseline Agricultural Outlook 2016 to 2025 was released this week. The BFAP Baseline offers insights about key trends in global and domestic agricltural production, consumption, trade, food prices and jobs. Moreover, the Baseline also provides insights on agricultural policy developments in South Africa and the region. The full publication will soon be available on BFAP's website at http://www.bfap.co.za

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